Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, School of Agriculture and Land Resources Management, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Abstract
In 1989, a systematic evaluation of woody and herbaceous perennial landscape
plants was begun at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Georgeson Botanical Garden
(64°51’N, 147°52’W). These evaluations were expanded to include annual flowers in
1992 and ferns in 1993. The purpose of this research is to identify hardy perennials
capable of surviving in subarctic environments; to evaluate the ornamental potential of
perennials and annuals; and to fulfill a growing demand for information on landscape
plant materials by homeowners, commercial growers, and landscapers.Introduction -- Explanation of Plant Evaluation Tables -- Table 1. Weather records for the test years -- Table 2. All plant materials evaluated in 1994: Herbaceous perennials; Ferns; Ornamental grasses; Woody perennials -- Table 4. Plantings from 1994 that have not yet been evaluated for winter survival: Herbaceous perennials; Ferns; Woody perennials -- Table 5. Annual flowers evaluated in 1994 -- Appendix 1. Commercial Sources and Organizations -- Map of GB
